**TLDR** Why I Loved…read moreIt 1. Size Inclusivity - Samples up to size 28; great coverage and fit. 2. Stylists - Diana and Jill were prepared, helpful, and hype-women. 3. Environment - Clean, modern, and high-energy "Yes" vibes, but not forced 4. Location - Easy freeway access and dedicated parking. ******************************************************* First off, CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement (or the engagement of someone you love)! Dress shopping can be a whirlwind of stress and uncertainty, especially if it's your first time navigating the world of bridal gowns. After visiting five other shops between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, I finally "Said Yes to the Dress" at Luv Bridal (Los Angeles). I'm honestly gushing because the experience was just that good. Finding "The One" (Shop, that is!) I found Luv Bridal through a Google search for the best bridal shops in LA. It was ranked near the top, and the article mentioned this is a flagship store. That gave me hope they'd have a massive selection and--more importantly--the plus-size samples I needed. As a plus-sized girly, the struggle is real. It's incredibly stressful trying on dresses that are way too small or don't offer enough "coverage for the girls" to even visualize the final look. Luv Bridal carries up to a size 28, which was well above what I needed. Even after visiting a specialized plus-size boutique nearby, Luv Bridal was the one that delivered. The Logistics (What you need to know) The Vibe: It's in the LA Fashion District. It might look a little "sketch" outside, but don't let that scare you! Parking/Access: There is plenty of parking in the lot behind the store (we even saw a security guard!), and it's right off the 10 highway for an easy getaway. The Space: Modern, clean, and massive. They have hundreds of gowns and about eight fitting rooms, each with private seating for your squad. The Perks: They provide a snack tray and water for your group, plus a dedicated refreshment station if you need more. They have jewelry you can try on to get a better picture of what you and your dress can look like on the big day. (And yes, the restrooms are clean!) --- The Service I called on a Sunday during a holiday weekend and spoke with Diana, who was so kind and informative. She squeezed me in for a same-day appointment and was 100% prepared when I walked through the door. Unlike other shops I had visited, there is currently no charge to book an appointment. Every other shop I had visited charged between $25 - $75 just to try on dresses. I am actually okay with paying a small fee for someone to support me while I find my gown. My stylist, Jill, was a total pro. She looked at my inspo photos, asked about my "hard pass" criteria, and went to work. Trying on dresses with her was actually fun. The whole shop had such a joyous vibe--while I was there, three other brides said "Yes" too! I honestly wanted to apply for a job there just to be around all that love. The Verdict I officially found my dream gown and I can't wait to go back in October for my fitting. Ladies, take it from a former "Elite Yelper": whether you make Luv Bridal your very first stop or your absolute last, **DO NOT MISS IT.** This experience was well worth the 350-mile trip from SF to LA.

This was my 4th and final dress try on stop! I came last minute on a whim (confirmed a day before)…read moreand thought "why not go in for one last appointment justtttt to see some more options". After a while all dresses blend into a sea of indistinguishable white fabric. Luv bridal was such a pleasant surprise that kept surprising us. First, they give you a 90 min appointment and allow for 4 guests. Most places limit you to an hour or 4 dresses max, and 2-3 guests. We were never once rushed, everyone from the second we stepped in was so pleasant and lovely, and high energy, which was a nice surprise as it was a busy Saturday and there's a huge sale going on. Never felt chaotic or like they were dying to get rid of us! My friends and I went to Anthropologie a few weeks ago and the stylists looked so tired despite only having 2 brides trying things on at a time, and an empty relaxed showroom. I didn't mind much because working retail is so taxing and annoying, but it's such a stark contrast to our experience here. The people here are true PROS. Shoutout to Ariel and also Diana who were absolute ANGELS. Ariel is one of the kindest people I've ever met, let alone shopped with. She completely understood my vibe and ideas despite giving her contrasting adjectives like "whimsical" and "classic" and "sexy" and "elegant". She and Diana kept all of these detail in mind and pulled dresses that were so flattering, it was hard to make a decision. But a clear winner was a rare Vera Wang find that was off the rack! They have a free parking lot, offered us snacks as well as waters, and we're so thoughtful to remind us to take photos throughout the appointment. I will recommend this place to every bride I meet. Their selection is incredible, and they are true experts in their fields!

Johnny was absolutely incredible and truly saved my wedding experience. After another store ordered…read moremy dress six sizes too big, I was stressed and running out of time--but Johnny stepped in and made it happen. He was able to get me the perfect dress, have it altered, and completely ready in just two months. I'm so grateful for his expertise, care, and sense of urgency throughout the whole process. The entire team at Modern Bride was amazing, and I couldn't recommend them more!

I'm am so happy I chose my dress here, they made it all feel special and at a great price. Their in…read morehouse tailor always comes right away without an appointment and charged me about $200 to make the dress smaller. Their owner and the ladies there are very helpful!

I came in with my best friend to find her wedding dress, and we had an incredible experience. The…read moreservice was outstanding, and Mario was amazing--so helpful, attentive, and kind!

As the mother of the bride, I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Vivienne…read moreAtelier Bridal. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed, supported, and genuinely cared for during such a special time in our lives. The selection of dresses was absolutely stunning, with something for every style, and the quality was exceptional. What truly made our experience unforgettable was Valerie, the wedding coordinator. She went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, answering all of our questions with patience and expertise. Her calm, kind, and organized approach made the entire process stress-free, which meant so much to me as a mother wanting everything to be perfect for my daughter. Watching my daughter find "the dress" was an emotional and beautiful moment, and Valerie made it even more special. I highly recommend Vivienne Atelier Bridal to any bride and family looking for a memorable and seamless experience! Ask for Valerie she's amazing!

Royal Accessories had the most beautiful selection of tiaras. I went to 3 other stores in downtown…read moreand couldn't find anything close to the selection and quality of the pieces here! Would definitely recommend to any soon-to-be brides! Quality is worth the price and the customer service was top notch.

Asian lady was so rude. I wanted to browse and look at options & she said that i couldn't because i…read morehad not pictures of my dress. She said I basically wasn't able to do anything at all. SMH! Don't recommend at all. Do better or hire better people!

Isabel was very nice helped my sister find her dress ! Ask for Isabel she's very nice and friendly !read more

L'amour bridal dress appointment was very special for us thanks to Esmeralda and America. DREAM…read moreTEAM! From the moment we walked in we were greeted right away , offered water , and they even went over my inspiration photos. Everything felt very prepared for my appointment, I didn't feel rushed or limited. What surprised me the most & really impressed me and my fiancé was the way they were both attentive, kind, professionals and knew their styles. They picked a dress out for me on top of the dresses I had in mind and at the end of the appointment I left picking their recommendation because that's how amazing of an eye and taste for bridal fashion they have. How talented is it to know a brides taste and look without the bride even knowing herself. I was truly blown away by their selection. The gowns I tried on were all Maggie Sottero and all gorgeous. Their pick for me ended up being mine and my fiancés favorite, nothing else topped it. Checkout was easy, prices are affordable for the high quality , free alterations with a dress purchase and options for some customizations. The store itself was very clean , uplifting , it felt upscale with all the beautiful lighting , changing rooms & seating areas. Parking is easy to find with street /meter parking or a few parking lots nearby. We said yes to the dress thanks to Esmeralda and America, we can't thank a better dream team ! They will go far in the bridal world especially how they made our dress shopping a dreamy experience.

If you decide to go with Lucky Brides, you will receive such a personable and easy going…read moreexperience! The moment I met Angel she made me feel so comfortable and never pressured to purchase from her. My friends and I browsed in her shop until I found my dream dress that she designed. She took my measures and created a gorgeous bridal gown and veil. I am still getting compliments to this day. My dress was affordable but custom and nothing I have seen before! Also she gives you free alterations which I'm grateful for because I lost alot of unexpected weight due to the wedding planning process. Angel is a very busy woman so occasionally she was slow to respond to calls and messages. Besides that I can honestly say I'm so glad I chose Lucky Brides.

The short version is, if it sounds too good to be true, it is. I paid ~$2000 for a custom wedding…read moredress and Angel, the owner, threw in a complimentary veil, bridal robe, and free alterations. The end product was satisfactory, but not without several mistakes and unnecessary stress. Be prepared to be on TOP of the associates as the communication is nonexistent otherwise. While Angel was lovely, her sales associates need training. I wish I could have corresponded with Angel directly, as her associates seemed to not know what was going on/did not communicate. On 8/31/24, I said yes to the dress after having exhausted 6-7 bridal shops in Phoenix. I finally felt a sense of relief. I paid in FULL that day. I signed the paperwork for my dress to be ready in March 2025, two months before my wedding. The next steps were for Yesenia to send a sketch of my dress based on the designs I wanted, within a few weeks. I waited several weeks and when I didn't get anything, I reached out to Enoch (who is no longer with them). He assured me he would get on Yesenia to send the sketch. I didn't get A sketch until 11/20/24, nearly 3 months after I had already paid for my dress, and it wasn't even a sketch of my dress! I didn't get a sketch of MY dress until 11/25/24 and it looked like something she drew in 5 minutes. Very anticlimactic. After A LOT of back and forth on the finer details, I asked if the dress was ready to START production on 12/5/24. I received no response. I sent another email on 12/9/24, no response. I finally booked a flight to LA and SHOWED UP IN PERSON on 12/14 and Yesenia looked surprised to see me. She stated that she had responded production had already started on my dress, and she had sent an email but it must not have gone through. OKAY. I started emailing her again in February asking about the status of my dress: 2/3, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1. 3/1 Yesenia stated she would send me photos of my dress and book my first fitting. She never did send me photos of my dress. I had my first fitting on 3/16/25. I was expecting for all my fittings and the dress to be finalized by this point, but I was just happy there was a dress at all. The leg slit I had asked to be on the right side, was on the left side instead. Because of the way the dress was designed, it could not easily be fixed. They did not apologize for the error at any point. They did offer to REMAKE the dress, however, with my wedding less than 2 months away (5/8/25) and the TERRIBLE communication, I did not want to take that stress or risk. I had also asked for pearl buttons on the overskirt but received satin buttons. Yesenia replied that production had responded on 2/24 (to her) that pearls cost extra; at no point had she communicated this to me. She stated she would have them swapped out for the pearl buttons. On 3/27/25, I sent all the photos of the details I wanted for my veil to Yesenia. Admittedly, there were a lot of details- I wanted a cathedral veil, scallop trim with beaded edge, and for our names and the date to be embroidered. Knowing my wedding date, and that I had to leave the COUNTRY at the beginning of May, Yesenia could have prefaced that all these details would take a month+ to make- but she never stated any sort of time frame. In April, I asked if the original alterations were completed on my dress. Lots of unanswered texts. I had my 2nd fitting on 4/26, the WEEKEND before I was leaving the COUNTRY for my wedding. Luckily the dress came together, even though the leg slit was wrong. The veil was not ready for me to take home that day. Yesenia stated she could have it shipped for $8 or next day shipping for $33. I stated that I would not be paying for shipping over text, and I reiterated this again during the 2nd fitting. She agreed to wave the cost. The veil shipped on 4/28 and I received it on 4/30, a mere 3 days before leaving the country. Luckily the veil was beautiful, albeit the embroidery was smaller than I expected- but everything was spelled correctly (a point I reiterated multiple times via text). At the end of the day, everything turned out OKAY but it certainly was unnecessarily stressful and unenjoyable. I didn't have the dress of my dreams (because of the leg slit on the wrong side- and I didn't utilize the leg slit on the left side) which is crushing when you're promised it and PAYING for it. I don't recommend Lucky Brides for your peace of mind.

I had a great experience here at Cocomelody. My appointment was at 10am, which is the earliest. We…read morehad to wait until the building was unlocked and the showroom is on the 8th floor. There is metered parking right in front of the building as well. There was only one other appointment happening during mine and we were spread out so it didn't distract from my appointment. My stylist was Alexa and she was amazing! Unfortunately, some of the dresses I wanted to try on wasn't available at the store, but Alexa pulled some similar styles. She was very professional, kind, and knowledgeable. The appointment lasted one hour. Remember to ask your stylist to measure you! I was going to get measured, but decided to retry on a dress and totally forgot. The dresses are very good quality at an affordable price! I am so glad there is a showroom and feel much better about ordering my dress online now!

I have nothing nice to say about this company. I ordered a dress and it took a month to come in,…read morethe quality was terrible, and it ran really small, even though the website says it runs 'true to size." A size 12 is more like a size 8. The worst part is their return policy. I have to pay to ship it back to Asia, then there is a 20% restocking fee, and another $5 fee for something else. I will never order anything from them again, and I do not recommend them to anyone!

Dress shopping can be overwhelming, finding the right dress and the right people to help you…read more Abigail and her team are the best!! I booked my appointment and from the moment I arrived at the boutique, I was instantly greeted and they were ready to get started. Q Bridal has some BEAUTIFUL dresses. I wasn't sure what style I wanted, but they were patient with me and I found THE DRESS there. The dresses are well made and great quality. I also didn't think I would end up spending less than my budget on my dress. Even after having the dress altered, I still stayed within budget! If you're engaged and looking for your dress, try Q Bridal. It may be the place for you.

updating my review after our wedding. unfortunately, the bustle kept breaking and we couldn't find…read morethe hooks even after looking at pictures we took. my wife did end up falling at one point due to slipping on the dress, luckily she is okay. then towards the end of the night we found out there was a loop attached to the dress so she could put it on her hand. i wish we were told this beforehand, so we weren't struggling. i told my wife to get some sort of refund, but this review will do. the dress was gorgeous tho.

Excellent service and quality work!! From trying the dress…read moreon, going back to begin the alterations to the final product!

Great customer service! The owner was super nice and helpful, trying to find me a headpiece and…read moregoing through all his inventory. He has a lot of different items at good priced compared to other spots.

I have been searching for my wedding dress for months with no luck. I saw this store on TikTok and…read moredecided to come and check it out. It was the most easiest and fastest experience I have ever had! Alex picked out exactly what I was hoping to find within my budget so easily, when I tried on my dress it was like it was made for me. Alex was so helpful and so attentive, I found my dream dress because of him. Thank you so much!! Definitely recommend coming here.

Mary was an amazing person that helped me feel beautiful and find the dress of my dreams up until…read morethe last fitting. Thank you!